November 2021
Grateful...
On behalf of the Aurora-South Metro SBDC, we are so grateful: That the small business community is resilient | That much-needed funding has helped spur the economy | For our SBDC sponsors! | For the local Chambers of Commerce and all they do to support small business | For the many community partners and resources that help meet small businesses needs | For Small Business Saturday! | For our veteran-owned businesses! | For all the independent contractors and consultants who help make the SBDC world go 'round! | AND for our SBDC clients and workshop attendees. YOUR success brings us great joy!
We appreciate you ALL!
The SBA and its extensive partner network celebrate the strength and resilience of the #VetBiz community by hosting events across the country and sharing resources available to veteran entrepreneurs.

Check out Boots To Business and VBOC.
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Last chance to sign up for the in-person Veterans Small Business Conference this Thursday, 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM, in Colorado Springs for veteran entrepreneurs. The conference is hosted by the Pikes Peak SBDC.
¡Quiero ser Emprendedor(a)!
Miércoles, 1 de diciembre, 9AM-11AM
¡Gratis!
Taller interactivo GRATUITO para aquellos interesados en asegurarse de que tienen todas las herramientas necesarias para lanzar su negocio. Registración en en línea o llame al 303-326-8692 para más información.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES and RESOURCES
COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
COVID EIDL is an expansion of the federal disaster relief loan designed to better serve and support small business communities still reeling from the pandemic. The SBA is accepting new applications from small businesses.  Learn more about eligibility and application requirements. The deadline is December 31, 2021.

Questions on SBA EIDL disaster loan payments can be answered by email at: DisasterCustomerService@sba.gov or by calling SBA’s Customer Service Center:
1-800-659-2955 (TTY: 1-800-877-8339). Ask to speak with a loan officer, provide all pertinent contact information and include your loan number.
SBA streamlines forgiveness process for most PPP loans

For borrowers whose lender is participating in the SBA's direct forgiveness, use the SBA PPP Direct Forgiveness Portal to apply. Direct forgiveness borrowers must use the SBA forgiveness portal. The questions you will be asked in the portal correspond to those asked on SBA form 3508S. For borrowers whose lender is not participating, you must apply through your lender's portal. Contact your lender for further guidance on how to submit the application.

Learn more about forgiveness at this SBA PPP Loan Forgiveness link.
Download the Lender Preparation Checklist here.
The SBDC can help with financial questions prior to applying and guide you to the next steps. Request an appointment with a financial consultant here:
Disproportionately Impacted Business Grant
Eligible businesses will receive a min. of $1,500 and a max. of $10,000. This grant is intended to cover expenses that have not been covered by other federal funding. The short application period is November 5-21. To learn more, the first webinar is Tuesday, November 9, 11AM. Follow this link and click on Webinars.
Send a message to the SBDC today:
Email is best; working remotely most days
(303) 326-8686

(303) 326-8808